Master the Art of Gameplay

Welcome to Module 32: Gameplay, where you’ll explore what truly makes a game fun, engaging, and unforgettable.
This advanced module dives deep into the building blocks of games—mechanics and features—helping you understand how they interact to create magic moments that keep players coming back.
By completing this module, you’ll earn 3 Credits and gain the tools to elevate your game design from functional to exceptional.

Included in:

IVGC+ Membership

What You'll Achieve with This Module

This module is designed to give you a designer’s eye for gameplay. You’ll move beyond surface-level design to learn how mechanics and features combine into experiences players can’t put down.

By the end, you’ll:
✅ Understand how to craft systems of rules, strategies, and interactions that foster depth and mastery
✅ Learn to balance stakeholder needs while staying true to a coherent vision
✅ Gain the confidence to create moments of magic in your own games

Complete Course Overview

This advanced-level module includes two video lectures and a comprehensive assignment to apply your learning. Here’s what you’ll cover:

Part 1 – Game Mechanics

Learn the fundamentals of what makes gameplay tick:

  🔑 What is a game mechanic?

  📜 What is a rule?

  🎯 What is a strategy?

  🤝 How do these elements interact to create depth, mastery, and great gameplay?

By the end of this section, you’ll have a solid understanding of the components of gameplay and how to leverage them in your designs.

Part 2 – Game Features

Discover how to create moments of magic that keep players coming back.

  ✨ The difference between excellence and magic in gameplay

  👥 Understanding stakeholders and building a stakeholder map

  📝 Turning multiple inputs into a coherent design brief

  🛠 Building a game feature from scratch using real-world examples

This section will help you transform good ideas into fully realized, player-focused experiences.

Skills You'll Develop

In this module, you’ll sharpen your ability to:

• Identify and design engaging game mechanics
• Align gameplay features with a clear creative vision
• Balance the needs of developers, players, and stakeholders
• Build systems that support depth, mastery, and magic moments

How You’ll Complete the Course

The Gameplay module is fully online and self-paced via Teachable:

• Watch the Video Lessons
  Two advanced-level lectures, complete with subtitles and summaries.
• Complete the Assignment
  A multi-part assignment challenges you to apply your learning by analyzing mechanics and creating a feature concept.
  
• Assessment and Credits
  Submit your assignment for review. On passing, you’ll earn 3 Credits toward your IVGC certification.

Technical Requirements

You’ll need:

• A device with internet access (PC, Mac, or tablet)
• No additional software - just an appetite to design great gameplay

Recognized Credits and Certificate

Successfully completing this module earns you 3 Credits and a Certificate of Studies. These credits count toward your IVGC pathway and can enhance your portfolio or applications to game design programs across Europe.

Create the Magic Behind Great Games

This module is developed in partnership with XAMK South-Eastern University of Applied Sciences, Cambridge Gamechanger Ltd (Cambridge Academy of Gaming and Innovation), and Cypherdelic Ltd.
Take your design skills to the next level and learn how to craft gameplay that resonates.

Enroll now and earn 3 Credits in advanced game design.